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Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology
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AUR32526
You have spent years mastering the complexities of steering, suspension, and braking systems. This specialised expertise is the foundation for the Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning, and we invite you to register your interest today.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of services and repairs on tyres, wheels, steering, suspension and brakes. It applies to those working in the light vehicle automotive retail, service and repair industry.
Qualification Code
AUR32526
Training Package
AUR — Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
28 (13 core + 15 elective)
Entry Requirements
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Automotive Light Vehicle Underbody Repair Technician | Servicing and repairing the mechanical understructure of light vehicles, including clutches, driveshafts, exhausts, and braking systems. |
| Steering and Suspension Specialist | Diagnosing complex faults in steering and suspension components and performing high-precision wheel alignment operations. |
| Brake Systems Technician | Specialising in the maintenance, machining, and repair of disc and drum hydraulic braking systems for light vehicles. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A detailed resume outlining your experience in underbody repair
- ✓Position descriptions from light vehicle workshops
- ✓Letters of service or references from workshop managers
Braking & Steering Systems
- ✓Repair orders for hydraulic braking system diagnostics
- ✓Records of steering system repairs and component replacements
- ✓Wheel alignment data sheets and diagnostic reports
Suspension & Drive Shafts
- ✓Workshop job cards for suspension system servicing
- ✓Drive shaft replacement logs and maintenance records
- ✓Photos or videos of diagnostic test strategies in practice
Wheels & Tyres
- ✓Records of tyre repairs and wheel balancing operations
- ✓Evidence of selecting and fitting wheel and tyre assemblies
- ✓Wheel hub and hub-associated component service logs
Workshop Safety & Diagnostics
- ✓Safety audit checklists and incident report logs
- ✓Battery testing and vehicle jump-starting records
- ✓Inventory of tool and equipment maintenance schedules
Compliance & Training
- ✓Manufacturer-specific training certificates
- ✓Workshop environmental and sustainability best practice logs
- ✓Previous relevant Certificate II or III units of competency
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package.
Certificate I
Certificate I in Automotive Vocational Preparation
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Certificate II
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Certificate II
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Certificate II
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology
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